Ainhoa Leiceaga: Multi-medalist in surfing and Champion of Ecology!
📢 Our ambassador Ainhoa Leiceaga was recently interviewed by Reporterre. In this inspiring article, she shares her passionate commitment to protecting the ocean and her unique journey as a committed surfer and scientist. Read the interview here : Link to the article.
🥇 Ainhoa is not only a top-level surfer with several medals to her name, but also a passionate scientist and fervent defender of our planet. Her commitment to protecting the ocean is an example of dedication and determination that inspires us all!
🌍 As a powerful message carrier, sport attracts attention and brings crowds together. It is constantly evolving to adopt more environmentally-friendly practices. Sportsmen and women, like Ainhoa, are calling for more environmentally-friendly competitions. There’s still work to be done, but thanks to their commitment, we’ll make progress towards a greener future.
🙏 Thank you, Ainhoa, for your commitment and passion. We are honored to count you among our ambassadors to carry our messages and support our actions.
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How do estuaries withstand the pressures of human activity?
Welcome behind the scenes of the PLUME project, which we are proud to support with your donations! 🌏💚
For several weeks now, the Franco-Vietnamese team has been criss-crossing Vietnam’s coastal waters aboard the research vessel ANTEA. Their mission? To understand the flows of water, particles, natural and anthropogenic matter in river plumes and their impact on ecosystems and local populations. 🌊
Estuaries are areas where freshwater from rivers meets saltwater from the ocean, creating unique ecosystems rich in biodiversity. Unfortunately, these areas are under heavy pressure from human activities and the pollutants carried by rivers, particularly during monsoon periods. 😔
Thanks to a multidisciplinary approach, the PLUME project combines studies on pollutant flows with socio-ecological studies to understand the impact of these pollutants on estuarine ecosystems and the humans who depend on them. 💡
During this expedition, the first phase of the project, the team collected crucial data on marine biodiversity and environmental processes along the Vietnamese coast, covering more than 4,500 km! Well done to the crew and scientists for this 45-day campaign 👏
A highlight of the expedition? The visit of the French ambassador to Vietnam, who emphasized the importance of their work in protecting estuarine ecosystems. A well-deserved recognition! 💪
The expedition is now over, but the research work has only just begun! The data collected will now be analyzed to better understand the interactions between ecosystem and human health, in Vietnamese estuaries. 🔍
We can’t wait to tell you more about this key project for the future of the ocean!
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New Pure Ocean ambassador: Caroline Jouisse! Discover this Olympic open water swimmer
Caroline has been passionate about swimming since the age of 3. In 2012 she discovered open water swimming and was immediately seduced by the challenge of juggling the external elements and the strategy that this discipline requires.
In 2013, she won the Coupe de France! This victory is just the start of a successful career. 🏆
In 2019, she continues to shine on the international stage with the World Military Games in Wuhan, where she wins gold in the 5km open water relay and bronze in the 10km open water. That same year, she finished fourth in the 10 km open water World Cup season, demonstrating her consistency and excellence in her sport. 🌟
As an ocean athlete, Caroline is particularly aware of the importance of protecting this fragile environment essential to life on Earth. Ocean pollution affects her personally, so joining Pure Ocean to carry our messages and raise public awareness of this cause was a natural fit. 🌍
Today, Caroline is preparing for the 2024 Olympic Games, a major step in her career! We’re delighted to accompany her on this adventure and to count her among our ambassadors committed to preserving the ocean.
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(Re)experience the highlights of our Gala de l’Océan through this video that recounts the energy, emotions and generosity that marked this memorable moment.
Gathered in an enchanting setting overlooking the Mediterranean, 250 ocean lovers gathered to celebrate our precious blue lung, in aid of ocean research!
Thanks to Allégoria studio for this video. And, of course, thanks again to all those who took part in the evening, and those who helped organize it, to our partners, to our donors, to all the Pure Ocean Lovers who made this event so unique!
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European Union: nature restoration law definitively adopted thanks to Austria's surprise support!
Good news for the ocean 🙌 The States of the European Union have definitively adopted the Nature Restoration Act!
This decision marks a significant step forward in the fight against biodiversity loss! 🌿
Thanks to this law, by 2030, ecosystem restoration measures will be introduced on 20% of EU-wide land and marine areas, and 30% of habitats (wetlands, forests…) in poor condition will be restored.
Other provisions aim to improve criteria for measuring forest health, remove dams from rivers, halt the decline of bees and strengthen the resilience of the seas, the world’s largest carbon reservoir.
This adoption is a historic victory for nature and society, and a turning point for ocean preservation. At Pure Ocean, we welcome this step forward and hope that governments will implement the text correctly and without delay. Let’s work together to protect our biodiversity!
Last Thursday, part of the team took part in POC’s 10th anniversary, a landmark event bringing together international players in the ocean community, organized by POC and IOC-UNESCO.
10 years ago, despite its central role in regulating the planet’s climate, the Ocean was THE great absentee from intergovernmental negotiations on climate change. Thanks to the collective commitment of the Ocean-Climate Platform team and its community of scientific, economic and institutional members, the ocean is now an integral part of national climate strategies.
Together, we celebrated a decade of action for the Ocean, Climate and Biodiversity, and discussed future priorities, including the 3rd UN Conference on the Ocean in 2025 and the UN Decade of Ocean Sciences.
Taking advantage of the prestigious UNESCO stage in Paris, the assembly reiterated the crucial need to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG14 on the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and marine resources. Olivier Poivre d’Arvor highlighted a number of areas for action, such as sharing regional visions of the ocean, taking local populations more fully into account, and essential collaboration with civil society players, citizens and businesses.
The event also provided an opportunity for a warm reunion with our partners and project leaders, such as Under the Pole (GENESIS project) and Victor Brun (SHAMA project).
Well done and thank you to Romain Troublé, Loreley Picourt, Françoise Gail, Anaïs Desprez, the entire POC team, and all the members of the member community for their determination and conviction: a healthy ocean is essential to our resilience and is our best ally in the face of today’s challenges.
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Ocean protection awareness day a success at Arcanes!
Last Wednesday, we were delighted to join Arcanes, their partners Sage and Sagefondation and their customers for a day of commitment to preserving the ocean.
The programme,
A clean up to prevent plastic waste from ending up in the sea, while at the same time raising team awareness during an eco-responsible, high-impact teambuilding event.
A conference in the middle of the calanques during a boat trip to get closer to nature and raise awareness of its preservation.
During their afterwork at the Cercle des nageurs, our director Thomas talked about plastic pollution.
What a pleasure to have been able to work with such passionate and committed teams. Thank you for your energy, and see you soon for new conservation actions.
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Marseille's Printemps des Terrasses du Port commits to the ocean with Pure Ocean
From May 23 to August 18, customers will be able to make a €0.50 micro-donation when they check out! ✨ These donations will support the “Floating Reef” project, which deploys eco-friendly mooring buoys in the Mediterranean to protect the seabed. 🐠
This collaboration allows our cause to shine through thanks to the visibility of the campaign and the commitment of staff, trained to talk about Pure Ocean and our actions. 🙌
Thank you to Printemps des Terrasses du Port and all their customers for their commitment! 🤗 If you’re in the area, don’t hesitate to contribute!
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How can we engage companies to navigate towards a sustainable future?
This was the key question our director Thomas addressed at the Photo Impakt event. Alongside Maif and the IQo consultancy, they shared their experiences and perspectives on developing CSR strategies and impactful business models. 🌱
🙌 We were delighted to take part in this event and raise awareness among tomorrow’s young leaders on the rooftops of KEDGE Business School, in the Parc National des Calanques.
🌊 This event brought together citizens, companies and students around a common goal: preserving the ocean.
It was also an opportunity to reunite with former Pure Ocean team members Clément Pourtal and Atlantine Boggio-Pasqua – what a pleasure it is to continue acting together! 💙 As well as Laurent Debas from the Planète mer association, who carry the Yaf Keru project, supported thanks to your donations since March 2023. Pure Ocean Lovers were out in force!
Thank you to all the participants and to the Photo Impakt organizing team! 🌎
📸 Well done to the photographers! The 100 works on display, highlighting the beauty and fragility of the sea, marine life and coastlines, raised awareness and inspired change.
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On this day of awareness, what can we do for the ocean? For our part, we recently carried out several actions for our blue lung ⤵️
♻️ Waste collection: a double action! Prevent plastic waste from ending up in the sea, while raising awareness among a company’s employees. 💪
🍹 Shine a light on the ocean with the Blue Cocktail 🍸 Hotels in Marseille get involved with Pure Ocean via a commitment cocktail for a healthier ocean! A simple and enjoyable way to contribute to the cause.
🗣️ Conferences: Invite companies to get involved at a dedicated conference, as we did at the @Photo Impakt event 📸. A great way to share knowledge and create synergies.
🌟 Gather around this cause at special events to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean, such as for the 10th anniversary of @Terrasses du port.
💙 But above all: support it, again and again, like at our Ocean Gala to benefit ocean research, alongside 250 Pure Ocean Lovers.
And you, what are you going to do for the ocean this June 8? We’re counting on you!
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